Question

Rewrite x^2 - 6x + 9 as a square of a linear expression.
Please Explain how to do this. a little lost

Answer 1

It's just factoring, but evilly worded: (x-3)^2

Answer 2

Oh, so is that the answer?

Answer 3

@pooja195

Answer 4

Please just a little bit of quick help please =)

Answer 5

Do you know how to factor?

Answer 6

Yes

Answer 7

Oh yes, I see. That is the right answer, thanks so much for the clarification! =)

Answer 8

It is (x-3)(x-3)

Answer 9

Yes...

And in any case,
\(\large\color{slate}{\displaystyle x^2-ax+\left(\frac{a}{2} \right)^2 }\)

you get, \(\large\color{slate}{\displaystyle (x-a)^2 }\)

Answer 10

Thanks so much, for all your awesome help guys! I think i get it now =)